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Gender
Female
Birthday
March 8
Location
Michigan
About Me
Happy. Positive. Retired library director. Publications/Contests: 2nd Place Institute of Children's Literature-Kindergarten Story Contest, 4th Place Institute of Children's Literature-Kindergarten Mystery Contest, Honorable Mentions for Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine Mysterious Photo Contest, Keys for Kids has also published several of my inspirational stories. Tyndale Publishers bought 2nd rights to many. I've also had a greeting card blurb published.
Type of Writer
Children's stories and poetry, Short Stories (most genres) and various poetry forms. Eclectic fiction writer.
Writing Style
My writing is always evolving.
Interests
Writing, reading, audiobooks, genealogy, stringed instruments (amateur level,) camping, kayaking, traveling, walking, and of course, my grandkids! *Heart* Also Lighthouse Volunteer on Lake Superior!
Website / Homepage
http://vickireinhardtblog.wordpress.com/      (currently neglected!)
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Favorite Genres
Children, YA, Mystery, Historical Novels, anything written well, and also Audio books narrated by a gifted reader!
Favorite Books
The Book Thief, The Mountain that Loved a Bird, Clan of the Cave Bear, Panther in the Sky, Hunger Games, Water for Elephants, The Help, Where the Crawdads Sing, and more! I'd love more novels set during the stone age/ice age/prehistoric time period.
Favorite Authors
Anyone who can draw me in and keep me turning the page. Favorite audiobook reader is Scott Brick.
Favorite Poets
Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky
Favorite Quote
"A room without books is like a body without a soul." ~ Cicero. “You'll find that life is still worthwhile, if you just smile.” ~ Charles Chaplin “Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.” ~ Dr. Seuss
Favorite Music
60s and 70s, some country, some bluegrass, some folk, some classic, some instrumental, some everything else. *Bigsmile*
Favorite Movies
Dancing with Wolves, Wizard of Oz, Mary Poppins, Sound of Music, The Quiet Man, Matilda, Jeremiah Johnson, and anything with a happy ending.
Favorite Shows
Schitt's Creek, The Durrells of Corfu, Orphan Black, Gotham, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Longmire, Grantchester, The Last Kingdom, Jane the Virgin, Murdoch Mysteries, The Last Kingdom...
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